Tulip Shawl: Introduction to Lace Knitting
Join me, Nicky, for this lace knitting class and spend the morning at our teaching studio in the beautiful Somerset countryside of Chesterblade Hills, between Shepton Mallet and Frome. With my support and encouragement, knitters from beginner-plus level and up will learn the techniques needed for my Tulip Shawl design during this engaging knitting course.
Techniques Covered:
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Stretchy cast-on / bind-off
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Yarn over increases
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Left and right-leaning decreases
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Reading a lace knitting chart
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Advice on choosing yarns
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Advice on blocking your work
Lace knitting is an immensely satisfying and absorbing craft. Lace patterns range from simple designs with short, easily memorable repeats to intricate and complex motifs. When worked with fine-weight yarns, lace creates delicate and feather-light pieces, such as wedding shawls, but it can also be used with heavier yarns for stunning textural effects.
With my friendly and relaxed approach, I will guide you through the basics of lace knitting using a motif from my Tulip Shawl pattern, which I designed as an approachable project for those new to lace knitting. Since knitting my first lace shawl fifteen years ago, I’ve been captivated by this beautiful technique. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the skills needed to complete the Tulip Shawl at home. The full pattern is included with the course.
We’ll explore how different fibre choices and yarn weights impact your finished project and discuss blocking techniques using wires and pins. You don’t need to bring anything - everything is provided for you on the day.
What’s Included:
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3 hours of tuition with Nicky Jerrome, owner of All About The Yarn
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BC Garn Summer In Kashmir organic cotton/cashmere yarn for your sample
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KnitPro Basix Wood 3.75mm knitting needles
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Instructions for the sample, including a lace knitting chart and written directions
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A printed guide covering all techniques from the class
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Tulip Shawl Pattern
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10% off all products on the day, including the Tulip Shawl Kit
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Tea, coffee, biscuits, and plenty of encouragement!
Testimonial:
“I have attended a few courses held by Nicky at All About The Yarn at Chesterblade Hills. The shop and workshop space are perfect for learning, and the setting is both inspiring and relaxing. On arrival, everything is prepared, and Nicky’s tuition is excellent - she adapts to each person’s level of knowledge. You learn with calm guidance and enjoy knitting while discovering new skills. I highly recommend these workshops and look forward to attending more. Since taking Nicky’s courses, I can now knit socks for everyone! I’ll also be gifting fingerless gloves this year to family and friends. Whether you come with friends or solo, you’ll meet others who love to knit too!”
~ Jane B
Location:
Our All About The Yarn shop and studio is based at Chesterblade Hills, nestled in the beautiful Somerset countryside between Frome and Shepton Mallet, not far from the East Somerset Railway at Cranmore. For more details about our workshop space, click here.
Terms & Conditions:
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A minimum of two attendees is required to run the course.
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Cancellations: We are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made less than two weeks before the course. If we can fill your space, we will offer you a transfer to the next available course date.
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If we need to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, such as illness, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and offer either a full refund or a transfer to the next available date.
Book your place and explore the beauty of lace knitting!
